Candidates for the 2022 City of Wimberley General Election can soon begin filing to be on the ballot.
Applications to be placed on the ballot can be filed beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 19 with the deadline to file set for Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 at 5 p.m. Election Day will take place on Saturday, May 7.
The following positions will be filled in the upcoming general election: Mayor (Gina Fulkerson, Current Office Holder); City Council Place Two (Teresa Shell, Current Office Holder); and City Council Place Four (Jim Chiles, Current Office Holder)
Candidates should note the qualifications for office per Type A, General Law City (Local Government Code, Section 22.032:
Mayor:
- Residence - 1 year in state prior to the filing deadline; 1 year in city prior to election day
- Age - 18
- Must be a registered voter in the county elected from by the filing deadline
Alderman/City Council Member:
- Residence - 1 year in state prior to filing deadline; 6 months in the city prior to filing deadline
- Age - 18
- Must be a registered voter in the county elected from by the filing deadline
Election resources, deadlines and forms are available at cityofwimberley.com/2022GeneralElection. Filers may also get information and documents in person at Wimberley City Hall, 221 Stillwater, Wimberley, Texas 78676.
Please contact Laura Calcote, City Secretary at [email protected] or call 512-648-2403, for more information.
